Congratulations 2014 Graduates!!

Did you know that as an alumnus, you can continue to utilize Career Services? To review a list of services offered, click here.

Do you want to stay connected to what is happening in TC Career Services and the Columbia community? Join the TCCS Alumni Listserv to receive emails about upcoming career development workshops and panels, webinars, employer information sessions and current career opportunities. You will receive weekly updates during the fall, spring, and summer semesters, along with special announcements. Click here to subscribe.

Welcome to Career Services

Teachers College Career Services (TCCS) is committed to guiding all TC students and alumni throughout the different phases of the career development process. Whether you are entering a new field, advancing within your current profession, or changing directions, we will help you identify and develop the skills and resources needed to achieve your career goals.

TCCS Employer Relations:

The employers connect to highly talented TC students and alumni in the fields of education, psychology, health and international educational development. Our employer relations staff can maximize your recruitment efforts by understanding your immediate and future hiring needs and developing targeted recruitment strategies. It is the educated way to go! We welcome your partnership and long term interest in our students and alumni. Upon hiring from TC, please share with us your hire information by clicking here.

Services Offered

TCCS can assist you with your career development throughout the duration of your time at Teachers College and when you become an alumnus. Start you career development journey today. Schedule an hour long career counseling appointment to help you make informed decisions about your career goals: take an assessment test, learn job search tips, and schedule a mock session for interview preparation. Have your resume, cover letter, and curriculum vita (CV) reviewed electronically or come in for a 15 minute walk-in.

ATTENTION: This group now serves as the new TCCS Alumni Mentor Program. The former Alumni Mentor Program housed in TCCS LINK is no longer accessible. The transition to this group will significantly enhance your overall networking opportunities! Click here for more information on joining this group!

TCCS Programs & Events

Throughout the fall and spring semester, attend a workshop to learn how to write a resume and to negotiate your salary. Attend an employer information session to learn more about an organization you are interested in pursuing. Come to a panel to hear from TC Alumni who are teachers working outside of the classroom or who have advanced their education by getting a doctorate degree.

NACE Job Choices Magazine now in digital format on the TCCS Website

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) connects campus recruiting and career services professionals, and provides best practices, trends, research, professional development, and conferences. NACE Job Choices Magazines are now available in digital format. Magazines feature job-search advice and interview tips, sample cover letters and resumes, links to employer websites, and more! To view, go to the Resources Section on the TCCS Website and click on Publications.

ACCESS ONLINE RESOURCES THROUGH MY TC PORTAL

The web’s more complete resource for career management and job search information

Access to complete Insider Guide library and the inside scoop on more than 1,000 companies, careers, and industries, along with videos and tips.

Going Global - Leading provider of career and employment resources for evaluating, selecting, and transitioning into a successful career in a foreign country.

Information Sessions

If you would like to host an information session, please contact Career Services or log on to TCCS LINK. Once in TCCS LINK, put your cursor on My Interview Schedules and Resume Drop, select New Schedule Requests, and complete the required Information. Information sessions highlight career opportunities and specific information about your organization through a group presentation arranged through TCCS. Information session typically last one hour and include a brief presentation and a question/answer period.

Information Session Request Form

*Required

Organization & Contact Information(Please fill in only the required fields of this section if you completed the campus recruitment form.)

Organization Name*

DivisionIndustry

Organization Website http//

Contact's Name*

TitleEmail

Are you an alumnus(a) of Teachers College, Columbia University? Yes No

Address Suite/Floor

City State Zip

Phone Ext. Fax

Organization description

Information Session

Event Title

Preferred Information Session Date (month/day/year)1stchoice Time to

2ndchoice Time to

Audio/Visual *(We require that all audio/visual requests be submitted at least ONE week before the event)*

Do you need audio/visual equipment? Yes No (If yes, please check all that apply)

VCR/TV unit LCD Projector Projection Screen Overhead Projector

Microphone Podium DVD Player Other

Catering*(We require that all audio/visual requests be submitted at least ONE week before the event)*

Are you interested in receiving catering information for your campus event? Yes No

TCCS Partner

Is your organization a TCCS Partner? Yes No If no, are you interested in learning how to become a TCCS partner? Yes No

Is this event going to be co-sponsored by a student organization or TC affiliate? Yes No If yes, what is the name of the organization/affiliate? If no, are you interested in co-sponsoring this event with a student organization or TC affiliate? Yes No

Please double check your email address BEFORE submitting this form. Upon receipt of your request we will send you a confirmation message.

NOTE If there is a problem/conflict with any of the requested dates/times, we will contact you to reschedule.